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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Jan 15, 2026 02:51 AM IST

There are 21673 top colleges in India offering courses across multiple streams, including Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Arts and Humanities. Choose from 1563 government and 15484 private colleges, with the fees range from INR 13 - INR 7,24,78,800. Admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination or entrance exams like MDU, CEE AMPAI Masters, SPSAT, UPESEAT, PID DAT, PGET, CENTAC, IRMASAT, JIPMER MDS, DU. Top colleges in India include St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, K.C Group Of Colleges, Bearys Institute Of Technology, Madhusudan Law College, SVIT Anantapur, RIPSAT Agartala, SRIMT Lucknow, Rayat Bahra Group Of Institutions, Girl's College, G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Ludhiana. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21673 Colleges in India

St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research

Palghar, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

2,20,000
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NEET Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , GPAT

St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research is a Private Institute, located in Palghar, Maharashtra. Established in 2008, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research fees range from INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

K.C Group Of Colleges

Nawanshahr, Punjab
Private

CMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 10th , GATE , PSEB 10th , CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th

K.C Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Nawanshahr, Punjab. Established in , K.C Group Of Colleges offers 10 programs such as Certificate, M.Tech, B.Com, B.Tech, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Bearys Institute Of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

90,000 - 3,60,000
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COMEDK UGET Exams
...+2 GATE , KCET

Bearys Institute Of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2009, Bearys Institute Of Technology offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. Bearys Institute Of Technology fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Madhusudan Law College

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Cuttack, Odisha
University
Bar Counci

25,000
Get Fee Details
LSAT Exams
...+4 CLAT , AILET , Odisha CHSE , CBSE 12th

Madhusudan Law College is a University Institute, located in Cuttack, Odisha. Established in 1949, Madhusudan Law College offers 3 programs such as BA+LLB, LLB, LLM in multiple specializations. Madhusudan Law College fees range from INR 25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 337+ students

SVIT Anantapur

3.2
(4 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

4 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

SVIT Anantapur is a Private Institute, located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1999, SVIT Anantapur offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

RIPSAT Agartala

Agartala, Tripura
Private
AICTE

1,13,000 - 1,60,000
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NEET Exams
...+3 GPAT , TJEE , Arunachal Pradesh NEET

RIPSAT Agartala is a Private Institute, located in Agartala, Tripura. Established in 1979, RIPSAT Agartala offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. RIPSAT Agartala fees range from INR 1,13,000 - INR 1,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 581+ students

SRIMT Lucknow

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

36,700 - 90,393
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UPCET BTech Exams
...+5 UPSEE , UP 12th , UPCET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

SRIMT Lucknow is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2009, SRIMT Lucknow offers 5 programs such as B.Voc, B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, D Pharma in multiple specializations. SRIMT Lucknow fees range from INR 36,700 - INR 90,393. Read More

Shortlisted by 1099+ students

Rayat Bahra Group Of Institutions

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+5 BCI , PCI , NCTE , Indian Nursing Council (INC) , NAAC

12,000 - 1,25,000
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GATE Exams

Rayat Bahra Group Of Institutions is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Established in 2008, Rayat Bahra Group Of Institutions offers 14 programs such as Certificate, M.Tech, B.Com, B.Tech, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Rayat Bahra Group Of Institutions fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4921+ students

Girl's College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kokrajhar, Assam
Local Body

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

Girl's College is a Local Body Institute, located in Kokrajhar, Assam. Established in 1990, Girl's College offers 5 programs such as Certificate, BA, B.Com, Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Ludhiana

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

85,000 - 2,40,000
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NEET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GPAT , PSEB 12th

G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Ludhiana is a Private Institute, located in Ludhiana, Punjab. Established in 1955, G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Ludhiana offers 5 programs such as M.Ed, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Ed, D Pharma in multiple specializations. G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Ludhiana fees range from INR 85,000 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

Kruti Institute of Technology & Engineering

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
AICTE
...+1 NCTE

18,000 - 2,63,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
SET Exams
...+6 B.Sc. , B.Com. , D.El.Ed , GATE , CAT , CBSE 12th

Kruti Institute of Technology & Engineering is a Private Institute, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2008, Kruti Institute of Technology & Engineering offers 12 programs such as M.Com, M.Tech, BA, PGD, B.Com in multiple specializations. Kruti Institute of Technology & Engineering fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 2,63,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3658+ students

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

25,000 - 1,40,000
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Rajasthan JET Agriculture Exams
...+4 CUET , CUET PG , CBSE 12th , RBSE 12th

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 1998, Apex College For Girls, Jaipur offers 5 programs such as PGD, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, BSc in multiple specializations. Apex College For Girls, Jaipur fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5500+ students

Oxford College

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Oxford College is a Private Institute, located in Hubli, Karnataka. Established in 2008, Oxford College offers 4 programs such as M.Com, B.Com, BCA, BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

Gland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Medak, Telangana
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

TS EAMCET Exams
...+2 GPAT , TS PGECET

Gland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Medak, Telangana. Established in , Gland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Nilachal Polytechnic

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

26,500 - 79,500
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1.65 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Odisha CHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nilachal Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1997, Nilachal Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Nilachal Polytechnic fees range from INR 26,500 - INR 79,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Geeta Institute of Law

3.3
(11 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Bar Counci

70,000 - 1,75,000
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2.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
LSAT Exams
...+5 CLAT , AILET , India , CBSE 12th , HBSE 12th

Geeta Institute of Law is a None Institute, located in Panipat, Haryana. Established in 2007, Geeta Institute of Law offers 4 programs such as BBA+LLB, BA+LLB, LLB, LLM in multiple specializations. Geeta Institute of Law fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 1,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2184+ students

Dumkal College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Government
UGC

1,805 - 12,200
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Dumkal College is a Government Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 1999, Dumkal College offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Dumkal College fees range from INR 1,805 - INR 12,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Asansol Polytechnic

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Asansol, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Asansol Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Asansol, West Bengal. Established in 1978, Asansol Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 189+ students

Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

30,000
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NEET Exams

Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2004, Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy offers 4 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma, Diploma in multiple specializations. Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 339+ students

Pydah Educational Institutions

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

28,500 - 1,30,000
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AP PGECET Exams
...+1 AP EAMCET

Pydah Educational Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1998, Pydah Educational Institutions offers 14 programs such as M.Com, B.Com, Pharm.D, B.Voc, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Pydah Educational Institutions fees range from INR 28,500 - INR 1,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Course and Fee (51)

XISS Ranchi

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,00,000 - 8,93,000
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9.4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CMAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

Xavier Institute of Social Service specialties

Rankings : Nationally Recognized Rankings - Rank #35 Outlook (Private B-School) - Rank #73 India Today Nationally.

Region : Strategic Regional Advantage - Proximity to industrial belt of Jharkhand - Strong focus on rural development initiatives.

Fees : Mid-Range Investment -Rs 11.13-12 L (Total)

ROI : Good Return on Investment - Competitive average packages - Strong value-for-money option.

Flagship Courses : Flagship PGDM Programs - PGDM in Human Resource Management - PGDM in Rural Management.

Specializations : Diverse Management Expertise - Pioneering in Human Resource Management - Strong emphasis on Rural Development.

Placements : Robust Industry Placements - 100% placement in PGDM-HRM - Top recruiters like Deloitte, HDFC Bank, TCS.

Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Consulting (Deloitte, EY GDS), Banking (HDFC, ICICI, Axis) - IT (TCS, HCL), Manufacturing, Development, FMCG.

Diversity : Inclusive Learning Environment - Minority Educational Institute status - International student exchange programs.

Internships : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs1 Lakh PM (HRM) - Internships at ICICI Prudential AMC, 11.11.11 (Belgium).

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global & National Collaborations - Student exchange with University of Antwerp, Belgium - MoUs with UNICEF, Nudge Foundation, BAIF.

Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Alumni in leadership roles across industries - Active engagement in institutional growth.

Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Sessions by RBI General Managers - Talks from corporate leaders and experts.

Shortlisted by 491+ students

Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

2,45,000 - 5,55,000
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NEET Exams

Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Established in 1991, Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya offers 2 programs such as MD, BAMS in multiple specializations. Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 2,45,000 - INR 5,55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 131+ students

Plassey College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Government

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Plassey College is a Government Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 2010, Plassey College offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

IPEC Ghaziabad

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+2 ISO , AICTE

80,612 - 1,14,600
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5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
UPSEE Exams
...+3 GATE , UPCET BTech , JEE Main

IPEC Ghaziabad is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2000, IPEC Ghaziabad offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. IPEC Ghaziabad fees range from INR 80,612 - INR 1,14,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 165+ students

Shyambazar Law College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

1,93,000
Get Fee Details

Shyambazar Law College is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2012, Shyambazar Law College offers 1 programs such as BA+LLB in multiple specializations. Shyambazar Law College fees range from INR 1,93,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 320+ students

Merchant Education Campus, Basna

Mehsana, Gujarat
Private
Other

23,000 - 2,71,000
Get Fee Details
GUJCET Exams
...+5 GATE , NEET PG , NEET , CET , JEE Main

Merchant Education Campus, Basna is a Private Institute, located in Mehsana, Gujarat. Established in 2009, Merchant Education Campus, Basna offers 12 programs such as M.E., BPT, ANM, BAMS, GNM in multiple specializations. Merchant Education Campus, Basna fees range from INR 23,000 - INR 2,71,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8978+ students

Kanchan Group of Institutions

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+3 NCTE , BTE , ISO

9,000 - 90,450
Get Fee Details
JEECUP Exams

Kanchan Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, Kanchan Group of Institutions offers 4 programs such as B.Com, Diploma, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Kanchan Group of Institutions fees range from INR 9,000 - INR 90,450. Read More

Shortlisted by 844+ students

Oriental College

Imphal, Manipur
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3.5 Lacs
Avg Package
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Manipur 12th

Oriental College is a Government Institute, located in Imphal, Manipur. Established in 1963, Oriental College offers 2 programs such as BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

IIMT Aligarh

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+6 XAT , UP 12th , CMAT , MAT , BITSAT , CBSE 12th

IIMT Aligarh is a Private Institute, located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2000, IIMT Aligarh offers 11 programs such as M.Com, PGD, B.Com, B.Tech, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 447+ students

Lisie College of Nursing

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private

3,15,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NEET PG , Kerala 12th

Lisie College of Nursing is a Private Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 2002, Lisie College of Nursing offers 3 programs such as DNB, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Lisie College of Nursing fees range from INR 3,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 268+ students

FAQs

Which are the top 10 private engineering colleges in India in 2025?

The leading private engineering colleges include BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM University, Manipal Institute of Technology, Amity University, Shiv Nadar University, IIIT Hyderabad (deemed private), PES University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, and UPES Dehradun. These colleges offer strong industry connections and placements

What is the rank of Indian universities in the world in 2025?

In global rankings, IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi feature in the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings 2025. IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur follow closely. These institutions are globally recognized for research and STEM education.

Which are the top 10 universities in India in 2025?

As of 2025, top Indian universities include IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, JNU, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University, University of Hyderabad, Jamia Millia Islamia, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education. These are evaluated on academics, research, and innovation.

What are the best government colleges in India in 2025?

Government-run top institutions include IITs (like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay), IIMs (such as IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore), AIIMS New Delhi, JNU, IISc Bangalore, and NITs like NIT Trichy and NIT Surathkal. These institutions are known for quality education and national prestige.

Which are the top private colleges in India in 2025?

Top private colleges across India include BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amity University Noida, Manipal Institute of Technology, Ashoka University, Shiv Nadar University, and Symbiosis Pune. These colleges perform well in engineering, science, liberal arts, and business.

What are the top engineering colleges in India in 2025?

The top engineering colleges for 2025 are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, and BITS Pilani Hyderabad. IITs dominate for government institutes, while BITS and IIITs lead the private list.

Which are the top colleges in Delhi in India 2025?

Top Delhi-based institutions in 2025 include IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, Delhi University (especially colleges like St Stephens and Miranda House), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), and Jamia Millia Islamia. These are consistently ranked high across engineering, medical, and liberal arts streams.

Top Colleges in India 2026

Showing 21673 Colleges in India

2,20,000

NEET Exams

CMAT Exams

90,000 - 3,60,000

COMEDK UGET Exams

25,000

LSAT Exams

Highest Package

GATE Exams

1,13,000 - 1,60,000

NEET Exams

36,700 - 90,393

UPCET BTech Exams

12,000 - 1,25,000

GATE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

85,000 - 2,40,000

NEET Exams

18,000 - 2,63,000

Avg Package

SET Exams

25,000 - 1,40,000

Rajasthan JET Agriculture Exams

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

TS EAMCET Exams

26,500 - 79,500

Avg Package

Odisha CHSE Exams

70,000 - 1,75,000

Avg Package

LSAT Exams

1,805 - 12,200

CBSE 12th Exams

Avg Package

30,000

NEET Exams

28,500 - 1,30,000

AP PGECET Exams

4,00,000 - 8,93,000

Avg Package

CMAT Exams

Xavier Institute of Social Service specialties

2,45,000 - 5,55,000

NEET Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

80,612 - 1,14,600

Avg Package

UPSEE Exams

1,93,000

23,000 - 2,71,000

GUJCET Exams

9,000 - 90,450

JEECUP Exams

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

Avg Package

CAT Exams

3,15,000

CBSE 12th Exams

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